Gross rental yield of 4.15% — ranked #65 of 68 Iowa ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | +2.9% | +20.5% |
| Market rent | +3.0% | — |
Metro: Ames, IA · County: Story County · Annual rent: $13,200
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 50014 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52317 | North Liberty | IA | $313,381 | $1,655 | 6.34% | 15.8 | +2.7% |
| 50021 | Ankeny | IA | $321,705 | $1,536 | 5.73% | 17.5 | +0.8% |
| 50009 | Altoona | IA | $321,477 | $1,436 | 5.36% | 18.7 | -0.5% |
| 50125 | Indianola | IA | $318,392 | $1,382 | 5.21% | 19.2 | +3.0% |
| 50327 | Pleasant Hill | IA | $320,794 | $1,372 | 5.13% | 19.5 | +0.4% |
| 52246 | Iowa City | IA | $306,926 | $1,307 | 5.11% | 19.6 | +3.8% |
| 50265 | West Des Moines | IA | $314,772 | $1,326 | 5.06% | 19.8 | +1.6% |
| 51503 | Council Bluffs | IA | $312,045 | $1,270 | 4.88% | 20.5 | +3.5% |
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